
The Nio main brand recorded 5,200 insurance registrations last week, with Onvo at 3,800 and Firefly at 1,800. Read more…
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Nio begins deliveries of ET9 Horizon Edition

The ET9 Horizon Edition, priced from RMB 818,000 ($114,900), represents Nio’s latest push in exploring the ultra-luxury market.
Nio delivered 92 ET9 units in August, bringing cumulative deliveries to 2,065 units.
CATL’s lithium mine reserve report approved, moving closer to resuming production, report says

CATL’s Jianxiawo mine has now received reserve approval, bringing it one step closer to obtaining a mining permit and restarting production, Bloomberg reported.
CATL suspended production at the Jianxiawo lithium mine on August 10 due to the expiration of a key mining permit.
CATL’s lithium mine reserve report approved, moving closer to resuming production, report says

CATL’s Jianxiawo mine has now received reserve approval, bringing it one step closer to obtaining a mining permit and restarting production, Bloomberg reported.
CATL suspended production at the Jianxiawo lithium mine on August 10 due to the expiration of a key mining permit.
Li Auto follows Nio in guaranteeing tax benefit for new model i6

Li Auto has pledged to cover potential vehicle purchase tax benefit losses for customers who order the Li i6 before October 31.
Nio previously committed to covering potential tax incentive losses for customers purchasing the ES8 before December 31.
BYD reaches 1,000th electric bus production milestone in Hungary

BYD plans to expand its Hungarian bus factory with an additional 29,000 square meters of production facilities, increasing annual capacity for electric buses and trucks.
BYD electric buses have been in the European market for over a decade, operating in more than 160 cities across 26 countries.
Zeekr launches 9X luxury hybrid SUV: Starting at $65,440, orders surpass 10,000 units within 13 minutes

The Zeekr 9X marks Zeekr’s first hybrid model and is one of the most expensive vehicles from a domestic automaker in the Chinese market.
Since pre-sales began on August 29, the Zeekr 9X has received nearly 80,000 pre-orders.
BYD launches Qin L EV sedan in Malaysia

The Qin L EV was rebranded as the Seal 6 EV in Malaysia, with a starting price of 100,000 Malaysian ringgit ($23,740).
The model was launched in China in March with a starting price of RMB 119,800 yuan ($16,820).
Nio Onvo hits 20,000th L90 delivery, 2 months after SUV’s launch

So far this month, Onvo L90 deliveries have reached 9,425 units. Read more…
Smart begins pre-sales for #5 EHD hybrid SUV in China

The Smart #5 EHD marks Smart’s first PHEV model, with a pre-sales price set at RMB 189,900 ($26,670).
It boasts a battery range of 252 km and a combined range of 1,615 km when fully fueled and charged.
Nio to prioritize battery for new ES8 production over swap stations due to supply constraints

Battery supply at some battery swap stations will be impacted in the short term, and Nio will provide charging subsidies to new ES8 owners.
Nio expects battery deployment to cover all third- and fourth-generation battery swap stations by January 2026.
Ehang to unveil VT35 long-range pilotless eVTOL on Oct 13

Ehang will establish a VT35 series product hub in Hefei, covering R&D, testing, manufacturing, and airworthiness certification.
During the second quarter, Ehang delivered 68 EH216 series eVTOLs.
Dongfeng M-Hero launches higher-priced variant for M817 off-road SUV

The new Max+ variant starts at RMB 369,900 ($51,950) and features CATL’s larger-capacity Freevoy Battery. Read more…
Buick launches Electra L7 extended-range sedan in China, starting at $23,820

The Electra L7 is a 5-meter mid-to-large sedan offering a 302-km battery range and equipped with Momenta’s driver assistance system.
The Electra L7 can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 5.9 seconds.
BYD’s 8th car carrier enters service
Nio Firefly reaches 20,000th delivery milestone

This means Firefly has delivered 5,445 units so far this month, on track to set a new record for September deliveries.
Firefly’s sole model was launched on April 19 and began deliveries on April 29.
Nio Firefly reaches 20,000th delivery milestone

This means Firefly has delivered 5,445 units so far this month, on track to set a new record for September deliveries.
Firefly’s sole model was launched on April 19 and began deliveries on April 29.
Mazda EZ-60 SUV launched in China, starting at $16,810

The EZ-60 is a strategic model developed by Mazda for global markets and will be exported to markets outside China next year.
Measuring 4,850 mm in length, the BEV variant offers a CLTC range of 600 kilometers.
Mazda EZ-60 SUV launched in China, starting at $16,810

The EZ-60 is a strategic model developed by Mazda for global markets and will be exported to markets outside China next year.
Measuring 4,850 mm in length, the BEV variant offers a CLTC range of 600 kilometers.
BYD Denza starts pre-sales of 5.2-meter N8L SUV, priced from $44,820

The Denza N8L is a six-seat hybrid SUV capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.
It incorporates multiple new technologies including BYD’s DiSus-A body control system and high-speed flat tire stability system.

